REPORT OF THE DAIRY HUSBANDMAN. XV 
Report of the Dairy Husbandman. 
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Lo the Lirector of the Storrs Agricultural Experiment Station: 
Sir:—The department of dairy husbandry for the college 
was created in 1901. ‘Two years later a similar position was 
formed in the experiment station and the position filled by 
detailing the college dairyman to devote a part of his time to 
experimental work. In this dual alliance the station assumed 
only a meagre part ($100 per year) of the salary of the dairy- 
man, and ‘could exact only a corresponding part of his time. 
About five hundred dollars per year of station funds were 
allowed for experimental work. ‘This arrangement has con- 
tinued up to the present time, July 1, 1906. 
The Board of Control has realized, however, that the im- 
portance of the dairy industry in Connecticut warranted the 
expenditure of a larger portion of the station funds in the 
investigation and solution of dairy problems. It is gratifying 
to report that beginning with July 1, a large amount of money 
will be set aside for investigation in dairying. The station 
also has assumed the responsibility for the payment of one- 
half the salary of the dairyman. 
This recognition and provision for the experimental dairy 
work will be appreciated by all the dairymen of the state. The 
future outlook for this department is exceedingly bright. The 
. writer is of the opinion that additional lines of work should 
not necessarily be taken up, but that the increased funds | 
should be used in strengthening what is already under way. 
The feeding experiments especially should be conducted for 
longer periods in the future than in the past. More results, 
therefore, may not be looked for in the future than in the past 
because of additional funds, but more thorough and painstak- 
ing work may be expected. 
Respectfully submitted, 
CHARLES L. BEACH. 

